Description
Indulge in the bold and spicy flavors of this One-Pot Spicy Gochujang Alfredo Pasta. Creamy and rich with a kick of Korean chili paste, this fusion dish is a delightful twist on classic Alfredo. Quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1½ tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large deep skillet or pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Make Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and gochujang until smooth. Add uncooked pasta, simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss until creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust gochujang to taste
- Customize with shrimp, chicken, or mushrooms
- Best served fresh
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
